Notes: Last name is pronounced "WOE-jack." Father, Alan, was an offensive guard for Notre Dame in the 1970s. Alex also played basketball, in addition to playing linebacker, tight end and punter as a New Jersey prep. Redshirted in 2006. Missed the '07 season after partially tearing the ACL in his left knee during fall camp. Returned to start all 13 games at the "Mike" linebacker in '08, producing 133 tackles, 8½ for loss and 1½ sacks with two pass breakups and a blocked field goal. In '09, he registered 131-8½-1 with a pass breakup, two interceptions (70-yard TD against North Carolina State) and two forced fumbles in 12 starts. Was the Terps' leading tackler for the third consecutive season in '10 when he amassed 117-5-0 with six pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 13 starts at MLB. Team captain.

Positives: Very good size. Has an old-school disposition and a nose for the football. Good take-on strength. Physical, wrap-and-drive tackler with surprising short-area finishing burst. Aware and anticipatory in short-zone coverage - reads the quarterback and reacts. Has shown he can snag interceptions. Is tough and will play hurt. Highly productive, experienced, three-year starter.

Negatives: Nonathletic, stiff and robotic. Can do a better job protecting his legs. Struggles to break down in space or change direction. Inconsistent run defender - has take-on strength but does not always play downhill or fit properly. Liability in man coverage. Long-term durability is a concern given aggressive playing style and injury history.

Summary: Tightly wound, heavy-footed, competitive, high-motor, two-down thumper who will have to earn a living doing the dirty work inside a "30" front. Better football player than athlete, but likely will not be an asset on special teams and will have to prove his mettle to stick.